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WASHINGTON, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a first-of-its-kind study with nuts, randomized controlled-feeding research conducted by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that fat in pistachios may not be completely absorbed by the body. The findings indicate that pistachios may actually contain fewer calories per serving than originally thought - further validating pistachios as one of the lowest calorie nuts with 160...
PLANO, Texas, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division today kicked-off a weeklong event in the heart of New York City aimed at providing a behind-the-scenes look at how its newest product flavors are created, while actually getting consumers involved in the process. From high atop a Times Square billboard, Frito-Lay recreated one of its key flavor development centers - the Flavor Kitchen located at company headquarters in Plano, Texas - to share the real foods and...
MALVERN, Pa., April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the First Lady continues to lead us in a movement to help our children get more physical exercise and eat healthier, ACME lends a hand and offers moms fresh ideas for high-energy, fun and nutritious snacks for kids. According to the "Let's Move" Campaign, almost one in every three children in our nation is overweight or obese and at risk for severe health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and asthma. "To...
BOWIE, Md., April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the First Lady continues to lead us in a movement to help our children get more physical exercise and eat healthier, Shoppers lends a hand and offers moms fresh ideas for high-energy, fun and nutritious snacks for kids. According to the "Let's Move" Campaign, almost one in every three children in our nation is overweight or obese and at risk for severe health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and asthma....
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass., April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the First Lady continues to lead us in a movement to help our children get more physical exercise and eat healthier, Shaw's lends a hand and offers moms fresh ideas for high-energy, fun and nutritious snacks for kids. According to the "Let's Move" Campaign, almost one in every three children in our nation is overweight or obese and at risk for severe health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and...
FISHERS, Ind., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Funky Monkey® Snacks, a leading brand in the healthy snacks category, today announced its second annual Follow That Monkey! Twitter Sweepstakes--your opportunity to get connected to a fast-growing community of concerned parents and healthy snackers. From now until April 29, everyone who follows @FunkyMonkeySnck on Twitter not only receives better ideas for snacking and healthy living, but also gets a chance to win a donation of delicious,...
OMAHA, Neb., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the American Dietetic Association kicks off National Nutrition Month®, ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) one of North America's leading food makers, reminds people to "Eat Right with Color" by enjoying Hunt's® tomatoes as part of a healthful, nutrient-rich diet. Tomatoes are America's favorite non-starchy vegetable and account for 85 percent of the lycopene consumed in the U.S. Eating more tomatoes and tomato products can make people...
LA JOLLA, Calif., March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kashi Company, the premier natural food and lifestyle company, today announced the launch of two new tasty foods that the whole family can enjoy: Kashi® Berry Blossoms(TM) cereal, a berry-kissed whole grain cereal, and Kashi® TLC® Cherry Vanilla Cereal Bars, the latest addition to the TLC family of wholesome snacks. Kashi Berry Blossoms cereal and Cherry Vanilla Cereal Bars deliver the positive nutrition people have come to know and...
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutrisystem, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTRI), the number one home delivery weight loss company, has recently added new pantry-ready menu items that are sure to tantalize taste buds while providing great nutrition, convenience, and value. The newly released comfort foods include: Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar, Italian-Style Wedding Soup, Butterscotch Pudding, Chocolate Wafer Sticks, and Butter Flavored Popcorn. Nutrisystem members will also have new...
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America business unit today is asking high school sports fans in 31 states to "Score for Your School" and help local high schools win a donation for their sports programs. Schools collect one point for each Frito-Lay snack a fan purchases and then registers on the website, www.scoreforyourschool.com. At the end of the 2011 spring sports promotion, Frito-Lay will donate more than $250,000 in prizes to high school sports...
